Tuesday, September 19, 2023

No proof politicians debanked over views - watchdog

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The City watchdog's findings follow a row over the closure of Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

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Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

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The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

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She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

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Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

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Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

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There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour

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Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.

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Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

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Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

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Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

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Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

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With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

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The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

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Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

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This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Actor Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness to separate after 27 years

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The Wolverine star says in a statement he and Deborra-Lee Furness will now "pursue our individual growth".

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Train drivers announce two more strike days

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The Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay.

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Port Talbot steelworkers await job news

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Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs.

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Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund

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Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell his 94% stake in the club to 777 Partners.

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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

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Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages

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Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage.

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Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

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Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'

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Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.

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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods

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The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

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The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea in Ukrainian attack

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A Ukrainian official tells the BBC the air defence system was destroyed in a cruise missile attack.

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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'

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Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.

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Kim Jong Un: The US wants to engage North Korea but doesn't know how

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Can President Joe Biden bring the mercurial North Korean leader to the table?

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John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer

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The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels

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Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.

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India state on alert after rare virus deaths

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This is the fourth Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state since 2018.

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Vietnam fire: Residents trapped in deadly Hanoi apartment blaze

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A fire in a high-rise block kills at eight people and injures dozens in Vietnam's capital.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

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The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities

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Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.

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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

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Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.

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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April

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It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

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Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Justin Trudeau: Stranded Canadian PM to leave India after plane snag fixed

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The Canadian prime minister was to leave on Sunday after meeting India's Narendra Modi at the G20.

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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage

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Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".

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Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform

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For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a new controversial law.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'

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Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

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One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears

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Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.

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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers

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Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.

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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

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The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

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Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews

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A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

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CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

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The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

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The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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